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#1673 of 2,268 schools in GA
South Atlanta High School
High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
A high school in Atlanta, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 Hutchens Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
- Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Atlanta High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Atlanta High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,932
Median home value
$229,600
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Genesis Innovation Academy for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–11 | 3.1 mi | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #61 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Atlanta High School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Atlanta High School
South Atlanta High School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 907 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Atlanta High School
What grades does South Atlanta High School serve?
South Atlanta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Atlanta High School?
South Atlanta High School has an enrollment of approximately 907 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Atlanta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Atlanta High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Atlanta High School rank in GA?
South Atlanta High School ranks #1,673 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is South Atlanta High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Atlanta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Atlanta High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Atlanta High School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is South Atlanta High School a charter school?
No, South Atlanta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Atlanta High School a Title I school?
No, South Atlanta High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Atlanta High School?
90.7% of students at South Atlanta High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 907
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.3%
- Phone
- (404) 802-5025
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30354)
- 15,487
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30354; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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